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Winter Auction Series, Day 2, Asian Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:378
Sale Title:Winter Auction Series, Day 2, Asian ArtLots with images:378
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:248
Date:21-Aug-2022
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Large pair of Japanese Imari chargers, of circular form, with central floral roundel, surrounded by flowering trees and birds, height 47 cm (2)
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, of baluster form, with a spreading lip, the neck accented with applied rampant dragon, above phoenix and foliage to the body, raised on spreading circular foot(2)
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Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory & painted fan, with carved batons and pierced sticks, the two tiered fan painted with polychrome figures in court scenes with applied ivory faces and silk robes, with bead mounted tassel, height 29 cm
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Good Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty lacquered fan, the guards painted in gilt with figures, flower heads and insects, opening to painted figures in pavilions set with ivory faces and silk robes, with polychrome painted birds and blossoming branches above a rocky outcrop verso, with brass carry loop and tassel, length 28 cm. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, collection of Jimmy Zhu, 30/10/2011, lot 97.
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty lacquered fan, the guards painted in gilt with figures and flower heads, opening to reveal graduated sticks similarly decorated and a fan featuring painted figures in pavilions set with ivory faces and silk robes, with silk embroidered birds and blossoming branches verso, with shaped brass carry loop and matching lacquer box with gilt accents, a/f (small tear to fan), height 34 cm (fan), length 38.5 cm (box). Provenance: purchased Aalders Auctions, collection of Jimmy Zhu, sale 81…
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Chinese Qing Dynasty sandalwood, ivory & silk fan, the guards carved with figures in village scenes and foliage, opening to reveal fourteen carved brise sticks, the fan panel hand painted with figures within a pavilion landscape with applied ivory faces and silk robes, the whole set within a fitted black lacquered box with gilt accents, height 28 cm (fan), length 34 cm (box)
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Rare Japanese tortoiseshell and feather fan, with two guards, opening to reveal sixteen sticks set with feathers, in tones of red, white, black and brown, height 33 cm. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, collection of Jimmy Zhu, 30/10/2011, lot 64.
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Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty tortoiseshell fan, with sixteen shaped sticks, decorated with incised and gilt characters, a/f (to connecting ribbon), with carry loop, height 20 cm. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, collection of Jimmy Zhu, 30/10/2011, lot 34.
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Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty bone and feather fan, the batons exquisitely carved with figures performing everyday activities including fishing, washing and discoursing, set above flower heads and foliage, opening to reveal a painted band of floral sprays and birds, each stick carved with insects, figures and foliage and surmounted with a single white feather, height 31 cm. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, collection of Jimmy Zhu, auction 71, lot 178a.
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Chinese 19th century Qing Dynasty silver, ivory and silk fan, the silver guards beautifully decorated with filigree work, opening to twenty pierced ivory sticks, lined with silk and embroidered with a dragon and insects, with tassel and case, height 22.5 cm. Provenance: Aalders Auctions, collection of Jimmy Zhu, 30/10/2011, lot 33.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty sandalwood and silk fan, the guards carved with bamboo branches and foliage, opening to nineteen pierced sticks, with woven applied silk butterflies and blossoming branches, with fitted black lacquer box with gilt decoration to exterior and hand painted birds and blossoms to inside cover, height 22 cm (fan), length 27 cm (box)
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Chinese carved ivory chess set, each piece carved with sword wielding figures and elephants above a puzzle ball base, one side natural, the other stained yellow, height 14 cm (King) and 8 cm (rook), with original board with fitted and padded interior, 48 cm x 48.5 cm
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Chinese carved ivory chess set, c.1920, each piece carved with various figures set above a puzzle ball, one side stained, height 8 cm-18.5 cm, together with an inlaid board, 34 cm x 43 cm
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Japanese articulated ivory carving of a Crayfish, naturalistically modelled with finely carved carapace, jointed legs and antennae, with protruding eyes, length 18 cm
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Superb Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, (1868-1912), finely carved in the form a skeleton with full set of teeth and intricate spine and ribcage, carrying a monkey upon its back and standing upon two toads, height 15 cm
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Japanese ivory figure group, of a fisherman holding a staff with monkey, with left hand clutching catch and double gourd vessel hanging from belt, with incised and inked design to robes, height 12 cm
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Japanese Meiji period ivory figure, of a farmer standing above a woven cylindrical basket with chicken feed, with two small chicks at feet, with incised and inked decoration to robe, two character signature to base, height 18 cm
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Chinese carved ivory dragon boat, depicted carrying the immortals and other rowing figures with central pavillion, the dragons body forming the vessel and terminating in a phoenix, a/f, length of ivory 20.5 cm, set within a customised wooden stand (2)
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Chinese carved ivory panel, possibly Qing Dynasty, of circular form pierced with two figures resting under fans, flanked by two attendants, a/f, height 19.5 cm (including stand), diameter 11 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory teapot and cover the cover carved with two squirrels amongst pine tree foliage, above a body carved in relief with squirrel and pine tree to either side, with spout emerging from dragon head, incised marks to base, height 8 cm
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Japanese Satsuma 'Thousand Faces' porcelain censer of bulbous form, decorated continuously with multiple faces beneath gilt halos with white dragon writhing in between, with gilt brocade decoration on a gilt ground, raised on three legs, a/f (missing cover), mark to base, height 16.5 cm, with custom box
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Large Japanese Satsuma vase, of ovoid form with a short neck and rounded lip, decorated with thousand flowers motif, in colourful tones with gilt accents, mark to base, height 25.5 cm
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Large Satsuma vase, of tapered form with a wide cylindrical neck, decorated with two reserves depicting court scenes, on a brocade ground, base unmarked, height 36 cm
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Satsuma porcelain vase, of ovoid form with a short neck, decorated with alternating panels of figures and birds and flowers, accented with brocade and key-fret borders, base unmarked, height 15 cm
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Pair of Satsuma Moriage vases, of facetted form, decorated in relief with deities and temples, in tones of green, red and purple on a crackle glaze ground, accented with gilt, marks to base, height 22.5 cm (2)
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Japanese Satsuma teaset, comprising teapot, twin handled sugar bowl, creamer, two teacups and saucers, decorated with birds amongst flowers and foliage, marks to base, a/f, height of teapot 12 cm (7)
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Satsuma earthenware dish, of circular form, decorated with scene of birds amongst flowering trees in rocky outcrop, in rich tones of green, pink and gilt, seal mark to base, diameter 19 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Fernande Glynn, a well known Australian actress that appeared in classic Australian TV dramas Homicide, hunter and Riptide.
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Edwardian Liberty London Japanese carved table with rectangular top carved with repeating flower heads, raised on two carved shaped legs, 45 cm x 88 cm x 36 cm
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Chinese hardwood lacquered cabinet, of A-frame form, set with two doors decorated with figures, in tones of red and black, the whole raised on four legs, 102 cm x 71 cm
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Chinese rosewood two tier side table, with square and rectangular tops, set above carved scroll crest rails, above a carved open work base, the whole raised upon four everted feet, 98 cm x 87 cm x 31 cm
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Chinese hardwood altar table, with rectangular top and inverted ends, with carved crest rail depicting dragons disputing the pearl, set above four intertwined and channeled legs, 84 cm x 122 cm x 42 cm
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Chinese hardwood display cabinet, of rectangular form, with four open work shelves accented with carved bat and stylised cloud crest rail, set above two doors, each decorated with twin carved panels depicting scholars and attendants in outdoor scenes amongst trees and mountainous landscapes, opening to reveal reverse carved panels depicting shou symbols and bats, 164 cm x 101 cm x 38 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty pale celadon jarlet, of squat form, with twin lug handles, in pale brown/green tones, height 6 cm. Provenance: Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis, with original purchase receipt.
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Chinese Yaozhou celadon tea bowl, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), of conical form, in a pale celadon glaze, height 4 cm and diameter 10 cm. Provenance: Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis, with original purchase receipt.
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Chinese Longquan celadon brush washer, Yuan Dynasty, of shallow slightly flared form, in pale green tones, height 3 cm and diameter 9 cm, with Art Gallery of New South Wales inspection report.
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Lovely Chinese late Qing Dynasty peach blossom vase, of elegant form, with spreading lip, above a waisted form neck and tapering baluster body, on a circular foot, in tones of mottled green, six character mark to base, height 20.5 cm
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain vase, with a spreading lip and cylindrical body, in a mottled blue glaze, on a circular foot, with paper label verso, evidence of gilt, height 21.5 cm
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Chinese monochrome porcelain vase, of baluster form with a long cylindrical neck, in tones of yellow, six character mark to base, height 29 cm
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Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain bowls, of shallow circular form, the exterior decorated in enamels with stylised lotus and foliage, in tones of yellow, blue, red and green on a pink enamel ground, with gilt rim, four character mark to base, height 4.5 cm and diameter 12 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese porcelain dishes, of shallow circular form, in a monochrome aubergine glaze, with blue six character mark to base, diameter 18 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain teapot, of squat globular form with branch handle and curved spout, in a pink glaze with incised dragon and cloud decoration, six character mark in red to base, height 12.5 cm x length 23 cm
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Chinese yellow glaze porcelain bowl, of conventional form, the exterior decorated with incised phoenix and stylised clouds above a lappet border, the interior with incised roundel and cloud, six character mark to base in black, height 7 cm x diameter 15.5 cm
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Two volumes of Chinese porcelain and hard stones, by Edgar Gorer and J.F.Blacker, Published by Bernard Quaritch, London, 1911, limited edition of 1000, text in English and French, lavishly illustrated with 254 colour plates of high-quality color photographic reproductions, thick heavy volumes, tooled red leather bindings (2)
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Two volumes of China for the West, Chinese porcelain and other decorative Arts for export illustrated from the Mottahedeh collection, published for Sotheby Parke Bernet publications 1978, by David Howard and John Ayers, with 103 colour plates and 700 monochrome illustrations, in slipcase (2)
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Chinese orange Peking glass vase, of facetted baluster form, raised on facetted foot, height 19.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese white Peking glass vases, of baluster form with flaring rim, mark to base, height 25.5 cm (2)
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Chinese blue Peking glass vase, of garlic head form, on a circular foot, height 28 cm
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Luxurious Chinese embroidered wedding skirt, in red silk, heavily couched in gold and silver thread with phoenix, peonies, butterflies and dragon on a dark blue and pale green satin ground, accented with couched tassels, with white cotton waistband and blue silk lining, length 91 cm
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Chinese embroidered Manchu robe, embroidered in Peking knot with roundels depicting two figures in various scenes, surrounded by flowers, butterflies and fruits in Peking knot, in tones of peach, blue and brown on a cobalt blue ground, with black satin borders embroidered with butterflies and flowers, accented with ribbon borders, with metal buttons and pink lining, length 135 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty red concertina skirt, embroidered with floral borders in tones of blue, white and black on a black and pale blue ground, with blue cotton waistband and green silk lining, length 97 cm
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Chinese embroidered concertina skirt, embroidered with panel depicting green bird and two fish, surrounded by flowers, in tones of blue, white, pink and brown, accented with embroidered white border, with white cotton waistband and green silk lining, a/f, length 99 cm
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Chinese embroidered concertina skirt, embroidered with birds, peonies and prunus, in tones of blue, white and pink on a red ground, with white cotton waistband, length 105 cm
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Two Chinese framed rank badges, both decorated with embroidered birds above turbulent waves and stylised clouds, featuring the eight auspicious symbols, 29 cm x 30 cm and 28 cm x 31 cm (rank badge)(2)
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Chinese yellow cotton tiger cover, of rectangular form, decorated with central roundel with tiger and bamboo catalogue note: court textiles were made in several centres including Nanjing where dragon robes for the court were made. When textiles were transported to Beijing covers such as this would have been used as wrapping. Tigers were considered to have a significant protective element.. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty red silk pillow end, c.1900, in original paper, embroidered with figure amongst floral motifs, a/f to paper edging, 33 cm x 33 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 6th rank official badge, c.1875, with central egret insignia and sun applied separately, set within stylised clouds and waves, with key fret border, embroidered on gauze, in tones of blue, white, yellow and green, accented with gold thread, 23 cm x 25 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese child's embroidered wind hat and stand, of domed form with five wave panels accented with tassels, decorated with embroidered flowers and foliage
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Chinese child's embroidered headdress, with black panels embroidered with flowers and foliage, in tones of green, blue and white, with green cabochon and tassels, a/f
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty embroidered collar, of ruyi form, with four layers and four panels, decorated with figures and foliage, in tones of green, blue, pink and yellow on a red and white ground, a/f, length 70 cm
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Chinese embroidered Dou Dou, beautifully embroidered with central tiger, surrounded by the five poisons, in tones of yellow, red, blue and green on a black ground, with ribbon borders, 39 cm x 45 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty summer robe, in pale tones, length 117 cm
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Chinese embroidered altar cloth, of typical form with upper and lower panels, embroidered and couched in gold and silver thread with central vase with flowers, surrounded by butterflies, foliage and bowl with pomegranates, in tones of purple, pink, green and yellow on a red ground, with floral cotton lining, 86 cm x 88 cm
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Chinese embroidered skirt, embroidered with peonies and butterflies, in tones of blue and white on a red ground, with black panelled stripes and waistband, with ribbon border and pale blue lining, length 180 cm
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Chinese embroidered satin skirt, heavily couched with gold and silver thread, with peonies and foliage above a border of turbulent waves, in tones of green, pink and blue on a rich blue ground, with peach coloured waistband and pink lining, length 93cn
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Chinese pale green Damask robe, with bamboo, chrysanthemum and lotus roundels, decorated with wide purple border embroidered with stylised flowers and foliage, accented with gold and silver thread and blue satin borders, with enamel buttons, with pale blue silk cuffs and lining, length 97 cm
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Chinese embroidered red satin short jacket, embroidered with butterflies and floral sprays, in tones of blue and cream, accented with gold thread, with black and blue cuffs, with blue cotton lining, length 66 cm
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Chinese embroidered pale blue long jacket, embroidered with peonies, butterflies and fruit, in tones of pink, blue, yellow and green on a blue silk ground, with black satin borders embroidered with crane roundels, ruyi head and floral motifs, with metal buttons and green silk lining, length 97 cm
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Set of four fine framed Japanese embroideries, of rectangular form, decorated with images of wisteria and birds, in light coloured tones on a dark ground (4)
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Beautiful rare set of four Japanese framed kimono Samples,the rectangular panels displaying different pattern samples, each sample numbered, mounted and framed (4)
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Framed Japanese kimono, decorated with flowers in tones of pink and yellow
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Chinese hanging scroll, of rectangular form, decorated with an image of toad, in a grey wash, script and seal mark top left
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Interesting Chinese ivory snuff bottle and stopper of melon form, decorated with carved inset scenes of figures alternating with dragons, archaic script verso, height 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Fernande Glynn, a well known Australian actress that appeared in classic Australian TV dramas Homicide, hunter and Riptide.
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Chinese carved ivory panel, of rectangular form, the top carved in relief with a dragon amongst swirling waves holding a flaming pearl, a/f, 7.5 cm x 6 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory puzzle ball on stand, with large concentric ball carved with flowers and foliage, set above a large figural support, raised on a circular fringed base, height 29 cm and diameter of ball 8 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory brush pot, of cylindrical form, intricately carved with various scenes of figures in pavilions with pine trees, raised on a pierced stylised lotus and foliate base, a/f, height 11.5 cm
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figures depicting a geisha holding a lantern and a geisha holding a fan and ribboned box, their robes incised with geometric and floral motifs, marks to bases, height 19 cm and 17 cm (2)
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Japanese ivory figure group, depicting two robed men with baskets containing leaves and fish, a/f (missing tools to hands and repair to head), height 9.5 cm
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Good Japanese Meiji period ivory netsuke, depicting a seated artisan carving a Noh mask, signed to base, height 4.5 cm and width 4.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory figure, depicting a man standing with basket and cabbage, signed with two character mark to base, height 16 cm
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Three Chinese miniature ivory screens on stands, each of rectangular form, two depicting mountainous landscape scenes with foreground figures and inscriptions to upper right, height approx 9 cm, the other depicting an eagle landing on a pine branch, with inscription upper left, height 7.5 cm, each with small timber stands, two with scrolled bone panels (3)
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Japanese late Meiji period ivory page turner, the handle carved to both sides with a depiction of a tusked elephant, the blade minimally incised with mounds and grassy tufts, length 30.5 cm
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Chinese carved rosewood altar table, with rectangular top and inverted ends, decorated with carved grapevine apron, set above a bamboo form legs and scrolled feet, 102 cm x 180 cm x 42 cm
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Chinese rosewood low table, of rectangular form, set with three large rectangular drawers opening to either side, each drawer set with brass shou symbol hardware and ring handles, raised on four short legs, 45 cm x 137 cm x 55.5 cm
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Chinese hardwood two tier side table, with square and rectangular inset tops, each set above a carved open work crest rail, above four shaped legs united by stretchers, 79 cm x 70 cm x 31 cm
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Large Chinese rosewood altar table, with elongated rectangular top with everted ends, set above a carved open work apron decorated with opposing dragons in dispute of the flaming pearl, set above four legs carved in relief with stylised dragons and ribbons, united by stretchers, 104 cm x 204 cm x 43 cm
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Pair of Chinese hardwood low chairs, with curved arms united by centre splat carved with shou motif, above a square seat with fitted cushion, set above four short carved legs, 78 cm x 66 cm x 66 cm (2)
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Chinese wooden tea table, of rectangular form, with pierced scrolling decoration to body, standing on four legs, 15 cm x 33 cm x 58 cm
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Chinese bronze Ding, of baluster form, flanked by looped handles decorated with raised taotie motifs, raised on four tripod legs, height 22 cm and diameter 17 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Fernande Glynn, a well known Australian actress that appeared in classic Australian TV dramas Homicide, hunter and Riptide.
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Chinese archaic style bronze vessel, with wide spout and mythical form handle, raised on four legs, height 15 cm and length 29 cm
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Chinese bronze figural censer, in the form of a mythical creature, raised on four short feet, height 12.5 cm
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Chinese bronze censer, of squat form with a slightly everted rim, the exterior decorated in relief with bats, double fish, coins and symbols, mark to base, height 9 cm and diameter 17 cm
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Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of squat baluster form, with twin handles suspending loose drop rings, in patinated finish, four character mark to base, height 8 cm and diameter 9.5 cm, together with matching stand (2)
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19th century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase, of archaistic form with twin handles, decorated with a geometric border and with a three character signature to base, height 27.5 cm. Provenance: acquired by the vendor's father in the early 1960's and thence, by descent.
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Japanese Meiji period bronze vase on stand, of hu form with twin elephant mask handles, decorated with scene of pagoda by a river, height 26 cm (including stand). Provenance: Purcahsed Aalders Auctions, the Zonnevijille collection, Burradoo, then private collection, Sydney.
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Japanese Meiji period bronze mirror, decorated in slight relief with cranes, tortoise and blossoming tree, with six character mark, height 34 cm together with a lacquer box (2)
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North Indian bronze Mohra of Shiva, in the form of a stylised bust, with almond shaped eyes, pronounced nose and full lips, with hair arranged in a tall jatamukuta, raised on a wooden stand, height 26 cm (bronze)
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Large Chinese bronze figure of a horse, of stylised form, with head down and mouth open, with curled tail, height 79 cm
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Good Chinese bronze guanyin figure group, depicting standing with flowing robes, holding a vase, standing upon a water dragon, on a wave scroll base, height 52 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Fernande Glynn, a well known Australian actress that appeared in classic Australian TV dramas Homicide, hunter and Riptide.
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Thai bronze standing Buddha, depicted with elaborate headdress and necklace, with serene expression on face and two hands raised in pose, with caped robe, standing on double lotus base, with export seal on robe, height 61 cm
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Khmer bronze Buddhist triad, depicting seated Vishnu flanked by two forms of goddess Lakshmi, height 36 cm and width 29.5 cm
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